Frequently Asked Questions

From the chirping of birds in our parks to the friendly reminders at MRT stations, the rhythm of everyday life echoes across our island. Mandarin, English, Malay, Tamil — and of course, the unmistakable flavour of Singlish — together shape Singapore’s vibrant soundscape. Our familiar accents have the power to connect us, no matter how far we travel. From the heartfelt tunes of the Xinyao (新谣)era to the fresh voices of the Xin Kong Xia (新空下)generation, each era brings its unique melody.

The rhythm of daily life, the accents we grew up with, and the music that speaks to the soul all come together to form the sound of Singapore. This sound isn’t just something we hear — it carries the collective memory of who we are. We invite you to draw inspiration from the voices, accents, or music of Singapore for your short film. Tell your story, and let the world hear My Singapore Voice.

The competition is open to all nationalities aged 13 and above on the date of entry. Please refer to competition details for more information.

By registering, you will receive the latest updates on the competition and be invited to attend sharing sessions.

No.

Yes, we will be organising a complimentary sharing session.

The competition has two categories: Open and Student. Refer to competition details for more information.

There can be overlap in some of the categories and it is up to the entrant to choose which is the most appropriate. The competition’s committee reserves the right to move entries to other categories as it deems appropriate.

"My Singapore Voice” Micro Film Competition accepts all film genres including story film, documentary film, animations, and feature films.

The deadline to register for interest is 31 December 2025, entry submission will be accepted from 1 January 2026 to 28 June 2026.

Nearly S$30,000 in cash to be won! Click here to view respective awards and prizes.

Yes, entrants may enter multiple categories. But only one prize will be awarded to each microfilm, individual or team.

By registering for interest, you will receive regular updates on the competition and be invited to attend the free sharing session. A ‘submission’ refers to submitting your microfilm for participation in the competition. Only by submitting an entry will you be considered a participant in the competition.

Fill in the submission form with all valid particulars together with your microfilm.

No. All submission must be done online via the submission form.

Acceptable film formats are .mp4 / .mov / .avi / .wmv. File dimension must be in 16:9 widescreen format – 1920x 1080 or 1280x 720, or in 9:16 portrait format - 1080×1920 or 720×1280. The duration for each entry should be between 30 seconds to 10 minutes, and each file size should not exceed 450MB. Refer to competition details for other requirements.

The duration of a microfilm should be of minimum 30 seconds and shall not exceed 10 minutes. The file size should not exceed 450 MB.

‘My Singapore Voice’ Micro Film Competition logo must be inserted at the end of each clip. Click here to download.

No. All entries must be original and not distributed prior to submission to the "My Singapore Voice" Micro Film Competition. Only microfilm(s) that have not been distributed, aired or entered in another competition may enter "My Singapore Voice" Micro Film Competition.

No. The entry should be original and not comprise any published footage.

You will receive an email should your entry be successfully received. Please note that ONLY selected videos will be uploaded to our official website.

You may change or update your information by emailing us at microfilm@sfcca.sg. You may also change your competition category so long as your entry has not been reviewed by the judges.

Someone who can be easily reached by phone and email should be listed as the primary contact.

Our jury members comprise a wide spectrum of professionals in the film industry. Refer to the list of judges for more information.

Refer to the judging criteria for more information.

Withdrawal from the competition is not allowed once you submit your entry.

No. “My Singapore Voice” Micro Film Competition organisers will not pay for your airfare, accommodation and all other expenses. Winners are responsible for their own expenses, logistics for travel, accommodation and other costs.

Submission of entry automatically transfers all rights to “My Singapore Voice” Micro Film Competition organising committee, including Singapore Federation of Chinese Clan Associations (SFCCA), Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (SCCC) and Lianhe Zaobao. By submitting an entry to “My Singapore Voice” Micro Film Competition, each entry expressly grants permission to use their name, country, film name in publicity materials on and outside of the competition website. Refer to the competition Terms and Conditions for more information.

If you have further questions, you may email us at microfilm@sfcca.sg or call us at (65) 6643 6479.